Add 15/96 and 6/15
15/96 + 6/15 is 89/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 15 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
6/15 = 6 × 32/15 × 32 = 192/480 - Add the two like fractions:
75/480 + 192/480 = 75 + 192/480 = 267/480 - 267/480 simplified gives 89/160
- So, 15/96 + 6/15 = 89/160
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